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Old 03-24-2011, 12:21 PM   #18
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RE: Shaft Alignment Question

Eric, I don't have a real good answer. Every 1977 thru 1987 Mainship 34 had the same mid bearing setup as OEM.

I am not sure if the oiriginal bearing was installed properly, but when I put in the new Aquamet shaft ahead of*my repower I installed my second new bearing (only because I had everything apart and I worked for Torrington Co and the bearings were free) I made the proper drill spots for the set screws. My bearing actually had 2 setscrews and they both got spotted.

If the thrust load was transferred to the bearing then it must have been up to the task although I know it was not designed for thrust loading.
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